Signet America Launched
On October 29, 2007, the first of class Signet America, a new AZ-30/80 Class tug, was launched at J. M. Martinac Shipbuilders in Tacoma,Wash. The new tug is scheduled to be delivered to its owners, Signet Maritime Corporation of Houston in 2008. Signet America is the first of this new class of ship-handling/escort tug, and was developed by Robert Allan Ltd., Naval Architects of Vancouver, B.C., to…
Discoverer Spirit Awarded Contract
Transocean Inc. announced that the ultra-deepwater drillship Discoverer Spirit has been awarded a three-year contract by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for drilling operations in the U.S.
Coast Guard Foundation Appoints Brengle as New President
The Coast Guard Foundation has appointed Anne B. Brengle as president of the national nonprofit organization. With her strong background in nonprofit management…
Stealthgas Announces Deliveries of Vessels
Stealthgas, a ship-owning company serving the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced the deliveries of the M/V Gas Sophie and the M/V Gas Haralambos…
Indian Shipbuilders Press for Subsidy Revival
Indian shipyards face the threat of becoming less competitive following the expiry of the five-year Government subsidy scheme about two months ago. The shipyards…
Gas De France Acquires Stake in Block in Egypt
Gaz de France has acquired 45 percent stake in the Alam El Shawish West license in Egypt from Greek company Vegas Oil and Gas. The license is located at the Abu Gharadig Basin in the Western Desert…
American Electric Technologies to Power USCG Patrol Boats
American Electric Technologies, Inc. a supplier of custom-designed power distribution and control solutions for the traditional and alternative energy industries, announced its subsidiary, South Coast Electric Systems, L.L.C., has begun delivery of power systems for eight Bollinger Shipyard-manufactured 87-ft. marine protector class coastal patrol boats (CPB) contracted by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Financial details were not disclosed.
Submarine Cable Project Proposed
The California State Lands Commission issued a notice stating that it is preparing a draft environmental impact report regarding a proposal to install and maintain…
Agencies Respond to Florida Oil Spill
Federal, state and local agencies are responding to an oil spill on the Nassau River, Fla., at the Nassau Terminal in Fernandina, Fla., after a 6,297-gross ton ship…
Coast Guard to Respond to Cosco Busan Spill
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen announced that the Coast Guard has begun a comprehensive review of its response to the Cosco Busan oil spill in San Francisco…
Wärtsilä and V.Ships to Form Partnership
Wärtsilä and V.Ships agreed to cooperate on the provision of a broad spectrum of marine technical services to third parties in the marine market. Wärtsilä and V.Ships…
MISC Sees Growth Opportunities
Amidst fears of a tanker glut, MISC Bhd sees growth opportunities in the tanker business. President and chief executive officer Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas said shipping…
Keppel Corp Wins $206m Contract
Keppel Corp said its unit Keppel FELS Ltd has won a $206m contract from Floatel International Ltd to build a 500-men semi-submersible vessel. The vessel is expected to be delivered by December 2010.
Russia Bans Some Ships from Open Seas
A storm that killed at least six sailors has prompted Russia to temporarily ban rive-class vessels from entering the open sea. The ban on Project 576 and Project…
ROC Navy to Have First Female Warship Captain
A young naval officer will soon become the Republic of China's first female warship captain after completing a series of stringent training and grueling tests. Naval Lt.
New 328-ft. Rescue Ship Unveiled
A new rescue ship was added to maritime service in the coastal city of South China. Designed and built in China, Nanhaijiu 101 is said to be the largest, fastest…
Evergreen Service to Link SE Asia with Australia
Evergreen has reinstated its service linking South East Asia and Australia. Tanjung Pelepas – Singapore – Fremantle – Sydney – Melbourne – Adelaide – Fremantle – Tanjung Pelepas.
